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Old May 26, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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I'M currently putting my lift on (2.5" RC spacer lift). I got the right rear all done, left rear is almost done but I can't get the link off. The inside nut closest to the link is pretty much stripped and the outside nut appears to be "stuck".

I've used about 1/2 can of WD40 o free it up, but im stuck. I don't know what to do. Please help
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Old May 26, 2012 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MacBeJeepin
I'M currently putting my lift on (2.5" RC spacer lift). I got the right rear all done, left rear is almost done but I can't get the link off. The inside nut closest to the link is pretty much stripped and the outside nut appears to be "stuck".

I've used about 1/2 can of WD40 o free it up, but im stuck. I don't know what to do. Please help
Try to file it down to get some edges/squareness into it...that's what I would do. Hope you get done!
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Old May 26, 2012 | 08:57 AM
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Victor wrench
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Old May 26, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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Thanks for the help! A small pipe wrench did the trick. I have everything done but front sway bar links. They just won't tighten on the drivers side. I was thinkng of ordering some front dicos to take care of this issue. But i need to drive this, this week to work, is it okay to drive without them installed?
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Old May 26, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MacBeJeepin
I was thinkng of ordering some front dicos to take care of this issue. But i need to drive this, this week to work, is it okay to drive without them installed for a few days?
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Old May 26, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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Don't make any quick abrupt turns or you'll be trying out the rollbar. So no I would not drive it on the road with your sway bars connected
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Old May 26, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MacBeJeepin
Thanks for the help! A small pipe wrench did the trick. I have everything done but front sway bar links. They just won't tighten on the drivers side. I was thinkng of ordering some front dicos to take care of this issue. But i need to drive this, this week to work, is it okay to drive without them installed?
Yeah you can drive it but be careful!! Also depends how far you're driving cause I'm not sure I would want to drive for a long ways especially at interstate speeds but I've drivin on road disconnected when going from one spot to another you can feel its not as stable but I didn't feel unsafe
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Old May 26, 2012 | 05:28 PM
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If you don't drive like an idiot you'll be ok for a week. I've driven after forgetting to reconnect my discos. You def can notice the difference but if you remember you're not in a Porsche all should be ok. But do get it taken care of ASAP.
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Old May 26, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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Okay. That works. What if I have one of them secured on there tight and the other one loose?
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Old May 26, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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I drive disconnected all the time just drive smart and don't make quick turns I'll be fine does take some getting used to
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